| Policies in Layman's Terms on 14:58 - Apr 25 with 1219 views | StokieBlue |
Yeah, but we needed the video, mainly because I haven't seen it in about a decade.
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:01 - Apr 25 with 1210 views | Archer4721 |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 14:41 - Apr 25 by GlasgowBlue |
http://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/398857/this-is-shameful-stuff-by-the-government/#0
http://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/365849/cameron-should-be-ashamed-of-himself
But I look at the bigger picture. How many refugees could we take if we lived under a bankrupt Corbyn government?
How could we continue our foreign aid commitment under bankrupt Corbyn government?
The UK government is currently the highest spender in the EU on resettling refugees temporarily in countries close to Syria, such as Jordan, from which they are much more likely to return and help rebuild the country when and if this bloody civil war ever ends.How would we be able to fund such a worthwhile scheme under a bankrupt Corbyn government?
You could find better subjects to try and trap me on dear boy. This ain't one of them. |
Arf... "Bankrupt Corbyn government"
Just admit it. In this instance you're a total hypocrite. |  | | |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:02 - Apr 25 with 1205 views | hype313 |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 14:37 - Apr 25 by Archer4721 |
Well here's a list of some of the Tories achievements in the last seven years.
Nearly 40 million people live in UK areas with illegal air pollution
Pauper’s funerals levels ‘soar’
FoI data from councils reveals state-funded “pauper’s funerals” have risen by 47 per cent between 2011 and 2015.
New grammars ‘will favour only the few’
The Church of England, the largest single provider of schools in England, says the Government’s plans to create hundreds of new grammar schools will only cater for a select group of high achievers.
Thousands more patients hit by the closure of GP surgeries
More than a quarter of a million patients in England were forced to move to a different GPs’ surgery because of practice closures last year.
Mental health patients forced to travel
The number of adults with mental health problems forced to travel to get care has risen as funds are "raided" to plug holes in other NHS budgets, says the Sunday Mirror.
Bin confusion
More than three quarters of families are confused by council recycling rules, a survey by waste clearance company EnviroWaste has found.
Schools 'cut staff due to funding shortages'
Schools in England are cutting back on teachers and teaching assistants (TAs) because of financial constraints, a survey for the Sutton Trust suggests.
Housing associations under fire over faults at new-build developments
Housing associations responsible for more than 175,000 homes are facing allegations of serious neglect of their residents and properties.
Hundreds of children's playgrounds in England close owing to cuts
Hundreds of children’s playgrounds have been closed or are being closed by councils across England. Research by the Association of Play Industries found that 112 playgrounds were closed in 2014/15 and a further 102 in 2015/16. It said councils are planning to close 103 in the current budget period with at least 51 closures planned for 2018.
Broadband at peak times is half the speed firms promise
Broadband customer are getting only around half the speed they pay for during peak times, the industry watchdog has said.
Lack of post-hospital care 'leaving mental health patients at risk’
Thousands of vulnerable people are being left at increased risk of suicide because NHS mental health teams in England and Wales are not checking up on them within a week of their discharge from hospital, according to an investigation by charity Mind.
Childline receives 4,000 calls from 'lonely' children
More than 4,000 children contacted Childline in the past year because they were lonely, new data shows.
UK firms 'struggling to recruit staff'
A survey by the British Chamber of Commerce has found UK firms want to hire more workers but cannot find or afford the right staff
Heathrow third runway: Councils spent £350,000 on legal action
Four councils under Heathrow Airport's flight path - Hillingdon, Wandsworth, Richmond and Windsor and Maidenhead - spent £350,000 on legal fees challenging the planned third runway, Freedom of Information figures reveal.
2,600 die on wards waiting for social care
Figures uncovered using Freedom of Information laws reveal more than 2,600 people died in hospital last year waiting for adequate social care after being declared medically fit to leave. This is a 44 per cent increase on 2015 and a 61 per cent rise on 2014.
Schools 'depending on parents' direct debits'
Almost one in five parents in the UK are being asked to set up payments to their schools as headteachers warn of budget shortages, an NASUWT survey has revealed.
Homeless families being ‘forced’ from London
London councils are reportedly making “take it or leave it” offers of housing far from the capital in an attempt to resettle hundreds of homeless families. It is alleged that some household are being given 24 hours to accept private rented homes in the west Midlands, Essex and the south East.
Councils get bonuses in flats 'rip-off'
Tens of millions of pounds have been paid to councils for tiny "micro-flats" converted without planning permission and criticised as being poor and dangerous accommodation. Campaigners want an inquiry into why councils have received New Homes Bonus payments for each converted house and the Communities and Local Government Select Committee said it would investigate. The LGA has called on government to close a legal loophole that allows landlords to convert small two or three bedroom houses into five or six units without planning permission.
Scrapped free schools 'wasted' nearly £140m, says NUT
Almost £140 million has been "wasted" on free schools and other new types of schools, which either closed early or failed to open at all, the National Union of Teachers has warned.
Extremism fears as illegal schools teach 6,000 pupils
Up to 6,000 pupils are being taught in schools operating illegally, new figures show. In the past 15 months, Ofsted inspectors have identified 241 suspected illegal schools in England.
Elderly’s free drug deliveries face axe
More than a million sick, disabled and elderly people may have to pay to receive vital drugs, pharmacists warn today. The National Pharmacy Association has also warned that a quarter of pharmacies could disappear from high streets because of funding cuts.
Bungles of ‘wasters’ in town halls
A feature suggesting “huge sums” of money have been wasted by councils in recent years. Examples cited include a council paying to install a cycle lane but forgetting to lower the curb to allow cyclists onto it, resident surveys and copies of expensive reports being lost. It comes after a report by the TaxPayers' Alliance criticised senior council staff pay.
Special needs pupils 'lose out as budgets are squeezed'
Teachers at the NASUWT's annual conference raised concerns that with school budgets tightening, it may become harder to support special needs children in mainstream schools.
Government's 30-hours free childcare plan 'under threat’
The Government's plan to provide parents with 30 hours of free childcare appears to be in danger after one in five nurseries warned they would not take part in the scheme.
Schools cuts fall hardest on least affluent
Analysis of Department for Education data by the Child Poverty Action Group and the National Union of Teachers has found that schools with the poorest children face greater cuts per pupil than those with the most affluent pupils, under the Government’s proposed funding formula.
Care homes keep charging after loved one dies
Care homes are charging families for weeks after the death of an elderly relative in some instances, prompting a string of complaints to the competition watchdog that is investigating the sector.
Thousands of children miss out on first choice of primary school
Thousands of children in England have lost out on their first choice of primary school this year, as councils face increasing pressure to provide enough places for a rapidly growing population.
Housing problems causing mental illness
The charity Shelter says that housing problems in England are causing people anxiety, depression and panic attacks.
Fears for British teens literacy and maths skills
Britain faces a skills crisis as youngsters fall behind in reading and maths, a report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development reveals.
Town fete cancelled for ‘lack of a terrorist plan’
A fete to be held in the market town of Devizes, Wiltshire, has been cancelled after council officials reportedly told organisers that they did not have a satisfactory plan to deal with a terrorist attack.
More than 200,000 homes in England lie empty
More than 200,000 homes in England with a total value of £43 billion were empty for at least six months during 2016 despite the national shortage of properties to rent and buy, according to a new report.
Police forced to lock up vulnerable after mental health cuts
Police are being forced to treat people with mental health issues like criminals, it is reported. A lack of ambulances and hospital beds in many areas means vulnerable people are ending up locked in police cells rather than getting the care they need, according to the annual State of Policing report by Sir Tom Winsor, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary.
Schools gap fear
More than one in four secondary schools are under-performing compared with one in seven primary schools, new National Foundation for Educational Research statistics show.
May risks backlash over tax and foreign aid
Theresa May has announced that she will continue Britain's commitment to spending 0.7 per cent of national income on foreign aid, and has also refused to rule out ending the "triple lock" on state pension rises. The Chancellor Philip Hammond has also indicated that the Conservatives could abandon a previous commitment not to increase taxes.
'There's no evidence of a Northern Powerhouse'
A feature in the i paper looks ahead to the challenges faced by the new Tees Valley Mayor following next month's elections. It highlights a range of issues from jobs to public transport, with one local resident saying he sees "no evidence" of a Northern Powerhouse in the area.
Seven ways it helps to have rich parents
A piece by Andrew Hood from the Institute for Fiscal Studies looks at the financial challenges faced by young people, including steep house prices and low pay rises. It says the amount of wealth a person's parents have is likely to matter more than it did for older generations. One of the reasons includes young adults being much less likely to own their own home. It references the LGA reporting in December that just 20 per cent of those aged 25 own their own property, compared with 46 per cent two decades ago.
Affordable housing pledges swept under mat
An investigation by the 35% Campaign has found that developers are reneging on promises to build affordable housing alongside those being sold at full market rates.
NHS: 'smokers and obese must wait for surgery'
A leaked letter has revealed that local NHS bosses across England are planning to extend "lifestyle rationing" that forces smokers and obese patients to wait months for hip and knee operations. Doctors believe this could affect tens of thousands of patients.
Huge weight on hospitals
The Sunday Mirror reports NHS Digital figures that show the number of obese people having surgery to lose weight has increased six-fold in 10 years. There were nearly 6,500 cases last year, compared with just over 1,000 a decade previously.
Poor community healthcare linked to rise in infant emergency cases
The number of emergency hospital admissions for children suffering conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and jaundice has increased sharply in the past decade, according to a report on children’s care by the Nuffield Trust.
1 in 4 school staff lack degree in subject they teach
Analysis by school recruitment experts TeachVac has found that more than a quarter of teachers in many key subjects do not have a relevant degree in their field. The number has risen by 4 per cent in two years. |
So, the Tories can put you down as a maybe then? |  |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:03 - Apr 25 with 1201 views | BlueBadger |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 13:42 - Apr 25 by giant_stow |
in fairness to the bastad tories, all 'facts' need interpretation.
Re austerity for example, some of them made the strong argument that without cuts now, we'd affectively be stealing resources from our children and grand children. The morals aren't simple. |
Pretty sure that all the cuts to children's services, CAMS services, school funding, etc, etc ARE doing that, right now. |  |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:04 - Apr 25 with 1189 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:01 - Apr 25 by Archer4721 |
Arf... "Bankrupt Corbyn government"
Just admit it. In this instance you're a total hypocrite. |
No. I think I've made my point perfectly clear.
Al you have done is display what a personal, nasty unpleasant individual you are. I'm not the first to say this and I won't be the last.
There may be plenty of reasons to call me out dear boy but my views on refugees isn't one of them.
I have marched to Westminster in support of refugees. I have attended many organised events in support of refugees. I have condemned the government's policy on refugees.
But I believe that the Conservatives are the party to deliver a strong economy. Because without a strong economy we can't continue our commitment to refugees. We can'rt commit our foreign aid budget.
Jeremy Corbyn, to his credit, is far more in line with my views on refugees than Mrs May
http://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/365571/page:0
However, I don't believe he has the economic policies that will enable us to make those commitments.
That doesn't make me a hypocrite. [Post edited 25 Apr 2017 15:51]
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:03 - Apr 25 by BlueBadger |
Pretty sure that all the cuts to children's services, CAMS services, school funding, etc, etc ARE doing that, right now. |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:09 - Apr 25 with 1178 views | giant_stow |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:03 - Apr 25 by BlueBadger |
Pretty sure that all the cuts to children's services, CAMS services, school funding, etc, etc ARE doing that, right now. |
Personally, I'd hit the pensions - they've been kept sweet for tory voters.
But that said and all things being equal, in 20 years time would you rather spend govt funds on debt repayments or on children's services then? Who knows how bad they could be by then even compared to now.... |  |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:11 - Apr 25 with 1167 views | Herbivore |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 13:08 - Apr 25 by GlasgowBlue |
Is this the new politics we have heard so much about? Dumbed down memes and childish name calling? |
Says the man with a Corbyn meme for his avatar. |  |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:11 - Apr 25 by Herbivore |
Says the man with a Corbyn meme for his avatar. |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:30 - Apr 25 with 1125 views | J2BLUE |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:11 - Apr 25 by Herbivore |
Says the man with a Corbyn meme for his avatar. |
You walked into this one GB... |  |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:42 - Apr 25 with 1102 views | StokieBlue |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:09 - Apr 25 by giant_stow |
Personally, I'd hit the pensions - they've been kept sweet for tory voters.
But that said and all things being equal, in 20 years time would you rather spend govt funds on debt repayments or on children's services then? Who knows how bad they could be by then even compared to now.... |
I don't think a pension raid would go down too well with older voters of any persuasion. It's certainly not just Tory voters.
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:43 - Apr 25 with 1095 views | J2BLUE |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:42 - Apr 25 by StokieBlue |
I don't think a pension raid would go down too well with older voters of any persuasion. It's certainly not just Tory voters.
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At least means test bus passes and winter fuel. | |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:46 - Apr 25 with 1075 views | Benters |
Which is right up your street isnt it ?
Hate the country hate the Queen yep vote Labour . |  |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:49 - Apr 25 with 1066 views | WeWereZombies |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:46 - Apr 25 by Benters |
Which is right up your street isnt it ?
Hate the country hate the Queen yep vote Labour . |
If you hated the country surely you would go and live outside the UK? I doubt I will vote Labour but I expect many who do love their country and will vote as they see fit in the hope of making it better. |  |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:51 - Apr 25 with 1060 views | J2BLUE |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:46 - Apr 25 by Benters |
Which is right up your street isnt it ?
Hate the country hate the Queen yep vote Labour . |
Who says you have to hate the queen to be a republican?
I'm a republican. I don't dislike most of the royal family. I think they do a damn good job. I just disagree based on my belief that everyone is equal. Perhaps it's the same with Corbyn. | |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms (n/t) on 15:53 - Apr 25 with 1054 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:51 - Apr 25 by J2BLUE |
Who says you have to hate the queen to be a republican?
I'm a republican. I don't dislike most of the royal family. I think they do a damn good job. I just disagree based on my belief that everyone is equal. Perhaps it's the same with Corbyn. |
I think that if you side with people that want to bomb and murder people in our country you aren't showing any great love for it. [Post edited 25 Apr 2017 15:53]
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| Policies in Layman's Terms (n/t) on 16:00 - Apr 25 with 1034 views | WeWereZombies |
| Policies in Layman's Terms (n/t) on 15:53 - Apr 25 by GlasgowBlue |
I think that if you side with people that want to bomb and murder people in our country you aren't showing any great love for it. [Post edited 25 Apr 2017 15:53]
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Are you not mixing up a, hopefully, almost defunct wing of Sinn Fein with a general term for people who do not want to live under monarchy? In much the same way as you want to lump my preference with being British rather than Scottish in with something called Unionist. There is a big wide world beyond sectarianism you know. | |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 16:01 - Apr 25 with 1032 views | giant_stow |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 15:42 - Apr 25 by StokieBlue |
I don't think a pension raid would go down too well with older voters of any persuasion. It's certainly not just Tory voters.
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That there triple lock has tipped the balance unfairly away from young people, but they don;t vote innit and older bods tend to vote Tory (so i read at least). | |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 16:03 - Apr 25 with 1026 views | Binner |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 14:10 - Apr 25 by blue_oyster |
Is there a serious list of issues? |
Exactly.
We need to know where they stand on passport cover colours. |  |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms (n/t) on 16:03 - Apr 25 with 1026 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Policies in Layman's Terms (n/t) on 16:00 - Apr 25 by WeWereZombies |
Are you not mixing up a, hopefully, almost defunct wing of Sinn Fein with a general term for people who do not want to live under monarchy? In much the same way as you want to lump my preference with being British rather than Scottish in with something called Unionist. There is a big wide world beyond sectarianism you know. |
I thought we were talking about Corbyn hating the country. I saw Benters reply to Libby but didn't have benefit of seeing Libero's post.
I wasn't referencing the monarchy in my post or unionism in general. If I misinterpreted Benters reply then I apologise. | |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 16:05 - Apr 25 with 1024 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 16:01 - Apr 25 by giant_stow |
That there triple lock has tipped the balance unfairly away from young people, but they don;t vote innit and older bods tend to vote Tory (so i read at least). |
Labour have committed to the triple lock. Or they did up to now. That may change tomorrow. | |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 16:06 - Apr 25 with 1021 views | WeWereZombies |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 16:03 - Apr 25 by Binner |
Exactly.
We need to know where they stand on passport cover colours. |
I don't think that is nearly enough, we need to hold their feet to the fire and make sure they change those passport covers back to blue. | |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 16:07 - Apr 25 with 1011 views | giant_stow |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 16:05 - Apr 25 by GlasgowBlue |
Labour have committed to the triple lock. Or they did up to now. That may change tomorrow. |
oh my, another chance to make a real difference gone. | |
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| Policies in Layman's Terms on 16:11 - Apr 25 with 998 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Policies in Layman's Terms on 16:06 - Apr 25 by WeWereZombies |
I don't think that is nearly enough, we need to hold their feet to the fire and make sure they change those passport covers back to blue. |
But the list is a nonsense. Foe example TMay voted in favour of increasing the tax free allowance which has seen millions of the lowest paid workers taken out of paying income tax. Is he against helping the poor? You could put a list together showing he was.
Just silly nonsense. | |
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